The Tesla Model 3 is reaching Canada sooner than expected. Electrek is reporting that interested buyers who reserved a first production model, which comes with a 310 mile range, rear wheel drive and other premium upgrades, are seeing their expected delivery date being advanced from late 2018 to mid 2018. This car configuration starts around $49,000, which is well beyond Tesla’s promised $35,000 price point. Expected deliveries of the Model 3’s standard battery option, which is offered at $35,000, has been delayed again for most buyers, with a promised delivery dates commencing in “late 2018.” — ELECTREK

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